Lucille McNamara

PORTLAND, Ore — The decision by U.S. Bank not to renew its lease in the Big Pink skyscraper is another blow as urban decay erodes downtown Portland. Yesterday, the bank told its employees that it will be vacating the 222,000 square feet…

A call to allow Oregon prisoners free phone calls will cost the state $5 million a year. In a report yet to be publicly released, the call is being made by Oregon Corrections Ombudsman Adrian Wulff. He points to a few other states, like…

MEDFORD, Ore — A Grants Pass teenager who shot another youngster eight times outside a fast-food outlet in Medford has been sentenced to spend five years and 10 months in jail. Joseph Lopez (18) was found guilty of shooting 17-year-old…

Scientists are pinning their hopes on a vaccine to provide a breakthrough in the fentanyl addiction crisis sweeping the nation. The vaccine could go to clinical trial as early as the middle of 2025 and is under development by researchers at…

UPDATE: 4 Plays To See At Ashland New Plays Festival Starting Wednesday ASHLAND, Ore — Submissions open tomorrow (Wednesday) for the 2025 Ashland New Plays Festival (ANPF). Every year, the competition has attracted hundreds of…

Amazing Grace, the white Golden Retriever mix lost in remote unincorporated wilderness areas of Oregon for more than four months, is now ready for adoption. Despite a green collar around her neck, the universal sign that a dog is…

ASHLAND, Ore. —  As the year heads to a close, the Oregon Cabaret Theater (OCT) has announced the program for its 40th anniversary year, featuring three recent Broadway hits. The 2025 season begins on January 24, 2025, and will celebrate…

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Budget shortfalls and the inappropriate use of grant money have led to the termination of the Klamath County Fire District #3 Fire Chief, Christine Friend. Following her termination, four members of staff resigned.…

Residents of Oregon have until October 15 to register for the upcoming election. Voters have been given until Election Day on November 5 to mail their ballots or to hand deliver them to official drop boxes. In the meantime, Postmaster…

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Grant’s Pass City Council has adopted a softer approach to the problems surrounding homeless people camping overnight in public areas within city environs. Two New Ordinances Will Provide Better Amenities and…